Ranatunga Faces Arrest: Sri Lanka Rocked by Oil Corruption Scandal

• Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga faces an arrest warrant for alleged oil corruption during his tenure as Petroleum Minister.
• His brother Dhammika Ranatunga also ordered arrested; Arjuna will be apprehended upon his return to Sri Lanka.
• Accused of altering oil purchase contracts in 2017, causing a loss of 80 crore Sri Lankan Rupees (23.5 crore Indian Rupees).
• President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's anti-corruption drive led to an investigation commission finding Ranatunga guilty.
• Another brother, Prasanna Ranatunga, was arrested last month on separate corruption charges, highlighting a broader crackdown.

Why It Matters: Cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga and brother face arrest over massive oil corruption in Sri Lanka.